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Spark expands uncapped wireless broadband to another half-a-million New Zealanders
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Spark expands uncapped wireless broadband to another half-a-million New Zealanders

Spark expands uncapped wireless broadband to half-a-million more New Zealanders, bringing total to 1.2 million addresses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021

Global Stories

Wireless broadband stories

Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment

Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8
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Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8

Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Powertec to distribute Fuzion off-grid systems in ANZ
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Powertec to distribute Fuzion off-grid systems in ANZ

Powertec wins Fuzion distribution rights in ANZ, boosting off-grid solar power options for regional telecoms and security networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
Wi-Fi quality of service cuts latency by 70%, boosts reliability
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Wi-Fi quality of service cuts latency by 70%, boosts reliability

Wi-Fi Quality of Service trials cut latency by 70%, boosting reliability and enabling improved performance for gaming, conferencing, and streaming.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Derek Peterson named chairman as WBA steers Wi Fi convergence
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Derek Peterson named chairman as WBA steers Wi Fi convergence

Dr Derek Peterson, CTO at Boingo Wireless, has been named chairman of the Wireless Broadband Alliance, leading Wi-Fi and cellular convergence efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Wi-Fi solutions improve emergency responses & critical calls
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Wi-Fi solutions improve emergency responses & critical calls

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled reports showing how Wi-Fi can enhance emergency calls and aid first responders during crises when cellular networks fail.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
LF Broadband & WBA unite for seamless broadband future
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LF Broadband & WBA unite for seamless broadband future

LF Broadband has teamed up with the Wireless Broadband Alliance to develop open source wireless broadband solutions, enhancing global connectivity and standards.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Wireless Broadband reveals Wi-Fi industry trends for 2025
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Wireless Broadband reveals Wi-Fi industry trends for 2025

The Wireless Broadband Alliance forecasts significant Wi-Fi advancements by 2025, highlighting AI's role and the rise of Wi-Fi 7 for enhanced connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Cloud4Wi increases involvement with Wireless Broadband Alliance
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Cloud4Wi increases involvement with Wireless Broadband Alliance

Cloud4Wi has increased its involvement with the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) by upgrading its membership level from Implementer to Principal Member.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2022
Cradlepoint releases industry's first 5G enterprise router
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Cradlepoint releases industry's first 5G enterprise router

Cradlepoint expands 5G product portfolio with industry's first enterprise-class router for primary, failover, or SD-WAN use cases.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Aug 2021
nbn sets world record for long-range 5G transmission
Unified Communications

nbn sets world record for long-range 5G transmission

Achieved a stable 5G mmWave transmission of close to 1Gbps at 7.3km, double the distance recorded three months ago, and a new record globally.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021
Spark removes data caps on wireless broadband
Unified Communications

Spark removes data caps on wireless broadband

Spark New Zealand offers uncapped wireless broadband for free, removing data caps on its Unplan Metro service.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Wireless broadband stories

Australian 5G adoption slow as NBN keeps central role
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Australian 5G adoption slow as NBN keeps central role

Australians are drifting to 5G by default rather than demand, as NBN stays the fixed-line backbone despite rising mobile network options.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion
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TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion

TELUS has sold a 49.9% stake in wireless tower operator Terrion to La Caisse for CAD $1.26 billion, valuing the firm at over CAD $2.5 billion.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Optus opens 5G standalone fixed wireless access to MVNOs
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Optus opens 5G standalone fixed wireless access to MVNOs

Optus enables MVNOs to offer dedicated 5G Standalone Fixed Wireless Access, enhancing speed and latency with a new core network, boosting service innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
WBA launches AFC platform for 6 GHz wi-Fi deployment
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WBA launches AFC platform for 6 GHz wi-Fi deployment

Wireless Broadband Alliance Services launches WBA Services AFC, enabling standard power Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band across the US via a cloud-based coordination platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025